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HomeMy WebLinkAbout050514mHARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Minutes of Regular Meeting May 5, 2014 The Harnett County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, May 5, 2014, in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Administration Building, 102 East Front Street, Lillington, North Carolina. Members present: Joe Miller, Chairman Gary House, Vice Chairman Jim Burgin, Commissioner Beatrice B. Hill, Commissioner Gordon Springle, Commissioner Staff present: Tommy Burns, Harnett County Manager Joseph Jeffries, Deputy County Manager Dwight Snow, County Attorney Kimberly Honeycutt, Finance Officer Margaret Regina Wheeler, Clerk to the Board Chairman Miller called the meeting to order at 9:00 am. Commissioner Burgin led the pledge of allegiance and invocation. Chairman Miller called for additions and deletions to the published agenda. Mr. Burns offered the two following changes: - Resolution directing County Staff to schedule and notice a public hearing concerning a proposal for Harnett County to extend economic development incentives to Carthage Realty, LLC instead of Precision Realty, LLC. - Resolution directing County Staff to schedule and notice a public hearing concerning a proposal for Harnett County to extend economic development incentives to Dunn Hospitality Ventures, LLC instead of Clarendon Properties, LLC. Vice Chairman House moved to approve the agenda as amended. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Commissioner Hill moved to approve the items listed on the revised consent agenda. Vice Chairman House seconded the motion which passed unanimously. 1. Minutes: April 21, 2014 Regular Meeting 2. Budget Amendments: 345 Industrial Development Code 110-7100-465.32-17 HFTC 110-0000-399.00-00 Fund Balance Appropriation 63,868 increase 63,868 increase May 5, 2014, Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 1 of 8 342 Sheriff's Office Code 252-5100-420.35-96 Clerk of Court 252-0000-336.24-02 Clerk of Court 337 Youth Services Code 110-7930-441.60-31 110-7930-441.43-21 110-7930-441.12-00 110-7930-441.11-05 Gas, Oil & Auto Supplies Maintenance & Repair — Auto Salaries & Wages Part Time Salaries & Wages Over Time 333 Emergency Medical Services Code 110-5400-420.43-21 Maintenance & Repair — Auto 110-0000-356.30-00 Reimbursement Insurance Claim 331 Parks & Recreation Code 110-8200-450.31-06 110-8200-450.43-15 110-0000-356.30-00 Park Development Maintenance & Repair Building Reimbursements/Insurance Claims 250,000 increase 250,000 increase 1,658 decrease 1,658 increase 436 decrease 436 increase 936 increase 936 increase 2,300 increase 2,379 increase 4,679 increase 3. Tax refunds, rebates and release (Attachment 1) 4. Sheriffs Office requested approval of resolution to award service weapon to retiree Lieutenant Sabrina Currin. (Attachment 2) 5. Sheriff's Office requested approval to reclassify a vacant Fingerprint Technician position to a Detention Officer position. The pay grade is the same for both classifications so no new money is requested. Reclassification of these positions from civilian to sworn detention officers will assist the Sheriff's Office in scheduling of hours and qualify this position to back up and assist in Detention Center as needed. 6. Sheriff's Office requested permission to apply and accept funding through the FY 2014 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP). SCAAP provides federal payments to states and localities that incurred correctional officer salary costs for incarcerating undocumented criminal aliens with a least one felony or two misdemeanor convictions for violations of state or local law, and incarcerated for at least 4 consecutive days during the reporting period. 7. Sheriff's Office requested approval to reclassify Joseph Webb's Lieutenant Investigator position (pay grade 74) to a Captain Investigator position (pay grade 76) with a 5% raise. Additional cost of $2,955 in salary line with no new funds needed in the 2013-2014 budget year. 8. Public Utilities requested approval of a decreasing change order for Sanford Contractors in the amount of $233,683.32. This reduces the amount of their construction contract for the South Central Wastewater Phase 1C1 Project to $1,994,495.34. May 5, 2014, Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 2 of 8 9. Public Utilities requested approval of write-offs for the first quarter of 2014 in the amount of $16,020.42. All of these accounts have been delinquent for more than three years. HCDPU is currently using the Local Government Debt Set-off Program and On - Line Collections, Inc. to help collect delinquent accounts. The facilitation of these write- offs is an important step in a continuing effort to effectively manage collections and bad - debt. 10. Scott Mason Tar Heel Traveler Day Proclamation 11. Department of Public Health's Division on Aging requested award of bid to Compass Group USA, Inc., through its Bateman Division, for $183,449.45 for meal services to seniors in Harnett County. This was the only bid received. This is a 3% increase from the current rate which is within the agreed upon guidelines for increase for increase due to the Consumer Price Index. 12. Resolution directing County Staff to schedule and notice a public hearing concerning a proposal for Harnett County to extend economic development incentives to Carthage Realty, LLC. (Attachment 3) 13. Resolution directing County Staff to schedule and notice a public hearing concerning a proposal for Harnett County to extend economic development incentives to Dunn Hospitality Ventures, LLC. (Attachment 4) 14. Planning Services requested permission to apply for a $10,000 to $20,000 grant from the Partners for Green Growth in conjunction with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission to help aid the county with drafting the natural resources component of our proposed land use/comprehensive growth plan. If awarded this grant, staff anticipates that these funds could help offset the overall cost of the recently proposed land use/comp plan. 15. Resolution Creating the West Johnston Fire Protection Service District (Attachment 5) 16. Resolution Relocating the Boundary Lines of Angier Black River Fire Protection Service District and Coats Grove Fire Protection Service District (Attachment 6) Chairman Miller opened the floor for informal comments by the public, allowing up to 3 minutes for each presentation up to 30 minutes. - Paul Long of 645 Old Buies Creek Road stressed his support of mental health treatment in North Carolina but said without answers to questions we can't even begin to write a justification to give Good Hope any more money. Mr. Long noted he has been asking for an audit or accounting from Good Hope for over 15 months. Mr. Long said Good Hope doesn't know how to be certified or how to manage their budget. He suggested taking the $400,000 allocation from the Sheriffs budget since it has been reported it costs him to transport. Mr. Long said we can't build schools, we can't provide good health insurance for our employees and the last thing we need to do is take our new tax revenue and spend it on a mental health facility that is failing. May 5, 2014, Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 3 of 8 Vice Chairman House requested Mr. Burns send a thank you note to Good Hope for their recent presentation to the Board. Commissioner Hill thanked Mr. Burns for attending the May 3rd dedication of the Habitat for Humanity home built in Cameron, NC for a disabled veteran. Commissioner Hill thanked all those who have contributed time and money towards the 18 homes built by Habitat for Humanity of Harnett County. Chairman Miller read a tribute to Mr. William "Bill" Cunningham Jr. acknowledging his contributions to the County during his 20 years as Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Harnett County. The 18th Habitat for Humanity home was dedicated in honor or Mr. Cunningham. Commissioner Springle moved to approve the appointment listed below. Commissioner Burgin seconded the motion which passed unanimously. BOARD OF HEALTH Dr. Nicholas Pennings, DO, (nominated by Commissioner Springle) serve on this Board for a term of three years ending May 31, 2017. TRIANGLE WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD Nick Dula (nominated by Commissioner Springle) was appointed to Jeffries on this Board with the term ending June 30, 2017. RESEARCH TRIANGLE REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP Nick Dula (nominated by Commissioner Springle) was appointed to Jeffries on this Board as an Ex Officio member. was appointed to replace Joseph replace Joseph Buren Fulmer, Harnett County Ranger, delivered the 2013 Summary of Accomplishments in Harnett County. Mr. Fulmer reported forest management and reforestation activities added nearly $2.4 million dollars to the Harnett County economy during 2013. He said these efforts also provided seasonal work for site preparation contractors, logging crews, planting crews and pre -commercial thinning crews. Mr. Fulmer stated continued management of reforested areas should result in estimated future economic benefits of over $3.1 million dollars. Mr. Fulmer reported in 2013 192 landowners were assisted by the N.C. Forest Service and 102 Forest Management Plans were prepared which placed an additional 4,640 acres under active forest management. Based on Forest Service recommendations, 1,053 acres were planted with trees and 1,344 acres of timber were harvested on NCFS projects. Mr. Fulmer also reported in 2013 the NCFS in Harnett County responded to 127 wildfires that burned 188 acres. Sixty-four warning tickets were issued to burning offenders along with one court case. Mr. Fulmer also reported that 103 Harnett County landowners have planted 1348 acres of longleaf pine trees through the Conservation Reserve Program and the 2013 annual rental payment is $78,813. Mr. Fulmer discussed problems with Cogan Grass which has now been found in Pender and Stanley County. He updated the Board on the recent 6th Annual Harnett County Environmental Field Day held for over 375 fifth graders. Mr. Fulmer also noted Forest Services assisted May 5, 2014, Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 4 of 8 California, Idaho, Utah and Oregon in 2013. Forest Services also participated in Fire Department Training Programs in Angier, Spout Springs, Boone Trail, North West Harnett and Coats. Mr. Fulmer reported the N.C. Forest Service's 2014 budget request from Harnett County is $114,992 which is an increase of $143 from 2013. He noted a top priority is another new truck as they currently have two trucks with over 100,000 miles each. Commissioners asked Mr. Buren to consider offering a chain saw class to the public which would be through Central Carolina Community College. Mr. Buren also reported that chippers are now being used on-site to better utilize logging debris. Commissioner Burgin encouraged continuing discussions regarding the housing of the Harnett County Forest Services Office at the Old Boone Trail Media Center. Victoria Whitt, CEO of Sandhills Center, reported they have received notice that their Local Business Plan was approved without any changes or recommendations. She said they have submitted all of the required material to the Office of State Personnel to move forward with substantial equivalency which would allow them to set up their own Human Resources section without having to go through the State to establish positions and hire people. Mrs. Whitt presented a program update and FY 2014/2015 County general budget request for Harnett County in the amount of $199,679. Mrs. Whitt noted Sandhills Center has not requested an increase in county general funding during the past ten years. She reminded the group that all of that funding stays in Harnett County as the Sandhills Center devotes its entire County General funding allocation to the support of our County Walk-in/Crisis Units. Mrs. Whitt noted Daymark Recovery Services, Inc. is the private company who operates these crisis centers in each county and the county funding provided goes toward subsidizing indigent care of people in Harnett County. Mrs. Whitt said people are able to walk in to these centers and receive out- patient on-going services as well as crisis services. She provided a breakdown of the number of people served in Harnett County as well as an overview of services provided at the center. Mrs. Whitt also shared the Sandhills Center's Quarterly Community Report January 2014 and a table showing the actual county general contribution and county general per capita contributions FY13-14. Commissioner Burgin asked Mrs. Whitt to provide the weighted per capital average of county contributions. Vice Chairman House thanked Mrs. Whitt and Sandhills Center for recognizing the needs we have in Harnett County and surrounding counties. Last, Mrs. Whitt responded there is talk about additional consolidation on the state level as NC DHHS Secretary Wos believes nine LME -MCO is too many. Mrs. Whitt reported that the Sandhills Board has decided to wait and see what the legislature does before making any moves regarding this. The group watched the NCACC Legislative Update Video. Mr. Burns presented the following report: - Sandhills Center Fiscal Report for the period ending March 31, 2014 May 5, 2014, Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 5 of 8 Mr. Burns noted the County received the School Board's budget request for the upcoming year and noted the Board is scheduled to meeting jointly with the Board of Education on May 27th. Mr. Burns asked the group to remember the Sharp Family who recently lost a loved one. Chairman Miller called for any new business. Vice Chairman House said he recently visited West Park and it was wonderful seeing kids playing on the playground and the park being utilized but said some parents shared their concerns that there is not enough parking available. Vice Chairman House moved to appoint Sharlene Jones to Employee Benefits Committee to represent dependents on the Committee. Commissioner Hill seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Vice Chairman House moved that the Board go into closed session to 1) consult with the County's legal staff in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege concerning the handling of certain claims; and 2) to discuss certain personnel matters. This motion is made pursuant to N.C. General Statute Section 143-318.11(a)(3)&(6). Commissioner Hill seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Commissioner Hill moved that the Board come out of closed session. Commissioner House seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Vice Chairman House said he would like to sit in on the upcoming broker presentations, in addition to Chairman Miller, as he understands that Commissioner Springle has offered to step aside if another Board member would like to attend. Commissioner Burgin said he did not agree with Commissioner Springle not being present for the broker presentations given he serves on the Committee, has been involved all along and has background in insurance. Commissioners recognized if three commissioners attend the presentations it would then be required to be posted as a public meeting which would then allow all brokers in the room at the same time. Commissioner Springle said at the time he offered to not attend the presentations he did not think it would make that much of a difference but he now believes it would and said he would like to be present for the presentations. Commissioner Springle said he has some knowledge that he believes will help and reiterated that the Committee will be recommending the selection of a broker. He also said he watched the activity for insurance selection prior to becoming a commissioner and it seemed to cause issue having everyone in the same room at one time and said the Committee would prefer to have brokers present individually. Mr. Jeffries said Human Resources staff will provide committee members with a check list to rate each broker as they present. Chairman Miller said he was wary of this process as he had recently been given copies of emails from 2012 between Commissioner Burgin and representatives of Snipes Insurance which caused him concern about how things were previously handled regarding insurance. Commissioner Burgin said he had only communicated with brokers following public meetings but said those emails were circulated and discussed a long time ago. Discussions continued with Chairman Miller having to call the audience to order at one point. May 5, 2014, Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 6 of 8 Vice Chairman House moved that the broker presentations be during an open meeting which would allow all commissioners to attend and all brokers to be present at the same time. The motion died due to lack of a second. It was the consensus of the Board that Chairman Miller and Commissioner Springle attend the broker presentations on Wednesday, May 7th. Mr. Jeffries will provide Chairman Miller and Mrs. Jones with information before the presentations. Mr. Burns said as a follow-up from last week's work session, and having asked Mrs. Whitt to stay over to participate, the group wanted to discuss the process and Good Hope's concerns about reimbursements. Mr. Bill Larrison, Executive Director of Good Hope, gave a broad overview of their situation as it relates to reimbursements. Mr. Larrison said they have approximately $238,000 of outstanding reimbursements with various third party payer organizations which includes Medicare, Medicaid, three-way funding and commercial insurances. Mr. Larrison said at the time they were opening the facility they had been told by their fiscal intermediary that they would be reimbursed based on the date of their CMS855 application. He noted Sandhills reimbursed Good Hope $200,000 this year for unreimbursed payments. The unreimbursed Medicare amount is $111,108 covering January until September 2013, when they were actually certified by the Centers for Medicaid/Medicare Services. Mr. Larrison said they have now been told by their fiscal intermediary that the $111,108 will not be reimbursed and the reimbursement will only go back to their date of certification. Mr. Larrison said numerous sources told them they would get reimbursed based on their application date including Horizons and the Division of Mental Health in Raleigh. Commissioner Burgin asked Mrs. Whitt for her overall assessment of "what's gone on over there as far as procedure". Mrs. Whitt said this was the first she had heard about the Medicare situation and she was surprised. Mrs. Whitt said she thinks it's been a struggle with missed steps along the way by Good Hope and the State and believes there have been a lot of set -backs that maybe could have been prevented. She said this is a complicated business and you have to really be on top of payer sources. Mrs. Whitt said it's no surprise that a 16 bed free standing unit is tough and Harnett County took on a tough challenge but she feels if they can get the funding stream straightened out there is a need for inpatient services in this part of the state. Mrs. Whitt also noted she has mentioned to Good Hope that there are three other LME-MCOs around them. She said she is surprised that Horizons would not have been able to see these some of these issues before they hit. Mrs. Whitt reminded the Board that the Medicaid funding for the nine counties does come through Sandhills Center and that funding is caught up. She mentioned there was $18,000 of duplicate billings that would not be paid as well as $20,000 billed incorrectly in state funding that needs to be rekeyed. Mrs. Whitt also said Medicare is federal money and you have to really be prepared to accept that federal money. She also noted that Sandhills covered their loss in December to cover indigent and Medicaid. Mrs. Whitt responded, when asked what Harnett County or Good Hope should be doing differently, that the Good Hope Board and staff may want to make sure they have a good handle on Horizons and what they are providing. Mrs. Whitt said they expect and encouraged Good Hope to submit a cost analysis as they are open to renegotiating the Medicaid rate. Again, she encouraged them to also talk to surrounding LME- MCOs and try to get contracts with them. Mrs. Whitt said Good Hope received a $1.6 Million May 5, 2014, Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 7 of 8 contract for indigent which is a real acknowledgement that that the State wants to see inpatient beds in the community. Mr. Larrison said Good Hope is currently full. He said Good Hope would never be profitable but hopefully self-sustaining at some point. Mrs. Whitt mentioned one benefit to an inpatient facility being associated with a hospital is the ability to do cost shifting. Commissioner Springle asked if Tax Administrator Keith Faulkner would be sending them a plan on how they plan to tackle the $2.6 million of taxes owed to the County. Mr. Burns said he has asked Mr. Faulkner to look at what is being done to address this collectively across state and what others counties are doing. He said they are now sending debts to debt setoff. The group continued to discuss the billing process for taxes owed. Mrs. Honeycutt noted there is a minimum amount to send a debt to debt setoff. Commissioner Hill moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:56 am. Vice Chairman House seconded the motion which passed unanimously Joe ► '"eller, Chairm May 5, 2014, Regular Meeting Minutes Harnett County Board of Commissioners Page 8 of 8 ATTACHMENT 1 Board #epo t Date : 05/05/2014 • ipproved' by the Harnett enty Board of CotjtmiSionel'tr TO : HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RE: CONSIDERATION OF REFUND FOR TAXES, INTEREST AND PENALTIES FOR ALL MUNICIPALITIES Approved By : �� I 1 ANTWi, EMMANUEL ODURO 2 BREEDEN, EDWARD ELIE JR 3 HAYES, JOAN MARIE 4 HAYES, JOAN MARIE 5 NELSON, ROBERT EDWARD III 6 NELSON, ROBERT EDWARD III 7 NELSON, ROBERT EDWARD III 8 NELSON, ROBERT EDWARD III 9 SHEFFIELD, RICHARD H SHEFFIELD, KIM P 10 SHEFFIELD, RICHARD H SHEFFIELD, KIM P 11 SHEFFIELD, RICHARD H SHEFFIELD, KIM P 12 SHEFFIELD, RICHARD H SHEFFIELD, KIM P 13 SHEFFIELD, RICHARD H SHEFFIELD, KIM P S. KEITH FAULKNER Revenue Administrator CC: S. 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" Payer WPIIIIKI gebotomq . ,., n At, dintriAMPLJTkAr to** eskostnesseo ',,,,,..Agetteatgagnait vivo amonewe ,,,,,,,,,,,,,„400 to% 1 Approved By : .7)DC- 1 HOLLAND, LYNWOOD EQUIPMENT, POULTRY HOUSE S. KEITH FAULKNER Revenue Administrator CC: S. KEITH FAULKNER 0000024755- 2012- 2012- 110000 City 0.00 County 528.98 528.98 Refund City Total 0.00 County Total 528.98 Total to be 528.98 Refunded Reason Value Decrease ATTACHMENT 2 NORTH CAROLINA HARNETT COUNTY RESOLUTION THAT, WHEREAS, Sabrina M. Currin, began her Harnett County Law Enforcement career on January 07, 1994; and WHEREAS, after twenty years of distinguished service to Harnett County, Sabrina M. Currin will retire; and WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute 20-187.2(a) provides that the governing body of law enforcement agency may in its discretion, award to a retiring member upon his/her request for their service side arm; and WHEREAS, according to North Carolina General Statute 14-402 and 14-409.1, proper permits have been obtained (as attached) in order to receive the side arm. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Harnett County Board of Commissioners that Sabrina M Currin be awarded the following service side arm for one dollar ($1.00). Glock Model 22 Serial Number APH731. Duly adopted this day of ATTEST: Clerk the Board fllAy , 2 0 . HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 10 -1u -G&A Chairman Pistol Purchase Permit North Carolina 201404220001 I, LARRY ROLLINS Sheriff of said county, do hereby certify that I have conducted a criminal background check of the applicant SABRINA MORGAN CURRIN , whose place of residence is 11456 NC 27 W LILLINGTON, NC 27546-, in HARNETT County, North Carolina and have received no information to indicate that it would be a violation of the State or Federal law for the applicant to purchase, transfer, receive or possess a handgun. The applicant has further satisfied me as to his, her (or-) their good moral character. Therefore a license or permit is issued to SABRINA MORGAN CURRIN to purchase one (1) pistol from any person, firm or corporation authorized to dispose of the same. This license or permit expires five years from its date of issuance. This 22 da of April, 2014 Ad" /e SHERIFF ATTACHMENT 3 Harnett COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA HARNETT COUNTY RESOLUTION www.harnett.org THAT WHEREAS, Carthage Realty, LLC, a North Carolina Limited Liability Company (Carthage Realty) has announced its intent to establish, construct and operate a Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center on a site located next to the Precision Ford dealership on Main Street in Lillington, Harnett County, NC; and WHEREAS, Carthage Realty has requested that Harnett County provide certain economic development incentives to Carthage Realty which will assist said company in the establishment of its auto tire and maintenance/repair facility in Harnett County which will provide a greater tax base, create jobs and increase economic activity for the benefit of the County's citizens; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the Local Development Act, N.C. General Statutes §158-7.1, prior to awarding economic development incentives, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners shall hold a public hearing in order to obtain public comment concerning the proposed appropriation of any economic incentives to an applicant industry; it is the desire of the Board of Commissioners through this Resolution to direct the scheduling of said public hearing. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Harnett County Board of Commissioners that the Harnett County Staff is hereby directed to schedule a public hearing to be conducted at the next regular meeting of the Board on Monday, May 19, 2014, at 7:00 PM concerning a proposal to extend economic incentives to Carthage Realty, LLC for its proposed establishment of its Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center facility in Harnett County. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that proper notice of this public hearing be forwarded to all proper parties and published pursuant to N.C. General Statutes §158-7.1. This the 5th day of May, 2014. QC `0• Pf • strong roots • new growth By: Jo iller, Chai an Harnett County Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT 4 Harnett COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA HARNETT COUNTY RESOLUTION www.harnett.org THAT WHEREAS, Dunn Hospitality Ventures, LLC, a North Carolina Limited Liability Company (Dunn Hospitality) has announced its intent to establish and operate a Fairfield Inn & Suites facility to be located off Interstate 95, Exit 72, in the City of Dunn, Harnett County, NC; and WHEREAS, Dunn Hospitality has requested that Harnett County provide certain economic development incentives to Dunn Hospitality which will assist said company in establishing its hotel facility in Harnett County which will provide a greater tax base, create jobs and increase economic activity for the benefit of the County's citizens; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the Local Development Act, N.C. General Statutes §158-7.1, prior to awarding economic development incentives, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners shall hold a public hearing in order to obtain public comment concerning the proposed appropriation of any economic incentives to an applicant business/industry; it is the desire of the Board of Commissioners through this Resolution to direct the scheduling of said public hearing. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Harnett County Board of Commissioners that the Harnett County Staff is hereby directed to schedule a public hearing to be conducted at the next regular meeting of the Board 011 Monday, May 19, 2014, at 7:00 PM concerning a proposal to extend economic incentives to Dunn Hospitality Ventures, LLC for its proposed location and operation of a Fairfield Inn & Suites facility in Harnett County. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that proper notice of this public hearing be forwarded to all proper parties and published pursuant to N.C. General Statutes §158-7.1. This the 5th day of May, 2014. 00,1_1,,11,11///i/ 1111////,'' oF , �® tiK r, strong roots new growth COUNTY OF ETT By: Joe iller, Chai an Harnett County Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT 5 Harnett COUNTY RESOLUTION OF THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS CREATING THE WEST JOHNSTON FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE DISTRICT www.harnett.org WHEREAS, County of Harnett has a total area of approximately 601 square miles and has seen tremendous population growth over the years. WHEREAS, County of Harnett is currently divided into 19 fire protection service districts created pursuant to North Carolina General Statute §153A-301, et. seq.. County of Harnett also has ten rural fire protection districts created pursuant to North Carolina General Statute §69-25, et. seq.; however, in 2011, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners conducted a comprehensive approach to realigning the districts and it was determined that there would be a zero cent tax levy for the ten rural fire protection service districts. WHEREAS, on the 16th day of December, 2013, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners found that the protection of the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of County of Harnett would be enhanced and promoted by changes in the boundary lines of fire insurance districts within Harnett County. As a result, the Harnett County board of Commissioners created the West Johnston Fire Insurance District and adjusted fire insurance district boundaries of Angier Black River Fire Protection Insurance District and Coats Grove Fire Protection Insurance District. WHEREAS, at that time, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners did not have all of the information necessary to take action on the creation and readjustment of fire protection service district lines and took no action to create the West Johnston Fire Protection Service District and adjust the boundaries of the Angier Black River and Coats Grove Fire Protection Service Districts. As a result, fire protection service costs were not equitably allocated. WHEREAS, the Harnett County Manager, Harnett County Emergency Services Director, Harnett County Fire Marshal, and the Harnett County Senior Staff Attorney, and other appropriate representatives and employees of the County of Harnett were authorized to take such steps as might be required or necessary to pursue the statutory and administrative processes relative to the proposal to (i) create the West Johnston Fire Protection Service District pursuant to N.C.G.S.§153A-302 to fund the full cost of fire protection service, delivered on an equal basis to all residents of the particular service district, and (ii) relocate the boundary lines of the adjoining fire protection service districts, namely Angier Black River Fire Protection Service District and Coats Grove Fire Protection Service District pursuant to N.C.G.S. §153A-304.3 to fund the full cost of fire protection service, delivered on an equal basis to all residents of the 1 strong roots • new growth particular service districts, with the cost burden carried equitably by all service district property owners through the particular service district tax. WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute §153A-302 provides the standards and process to be utilized in defining a new service district. WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the Harnett County Board of Commissioners and North Carolina General Statutes, a thorough inquiry was conducted in connection with the proposed establishment of the West Johnston Fire Protection Service District and boundary relocation of Angier Black River Fire Protection Service District and Coats Grove Fire Protection Service District. Such inquiry included input from citizens in the areas which would be included in such service districts, fire departments which would service such districts, independent inquiry by members of the Board of Commissioners, and the comments of citizens received by the Board of Commissioners and county staff. WHEREAS, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners caused to be prepared a report containing maps of the proposed districts, showing the proposed boundaries, statements showing the proposed districts meet the standards as required by law, and plans for providing fire protection services to the proposed districts. WHEREAS, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners conducted a duly noticed public hearing on April 21, 2014 providing an opportunity for citizens to appear and be heard concerning the subject proposal. WHEREAS, it has been represented to the Harnett County Board of Commissioners that such a proposal enjoys support within the respective communities involved and within the subject districts. WHEREAS, the fire protection service districts proposed to be established is shown as follows: a. West Johnston Fire Protection Service District, as shown on the map attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A, and as represented in the GIS produced maps certified by the County Fire Marshal. WHEREAS, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners has carefully considered the report dated March 20, 2014 containing maps of the proposed district, showing the proposed boundaries, statements showing the proposed district meets the standards as required by law, and plans for providing fire protection services to the proposed district, along with the input and comments of citizens and fire departments which would service such districts. WHEREAS, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners finds that there is a demonstrable need for providing the fire protection services within the area of the proposed fire protection district. 2 www.harnett.org WHEREAS, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners finds that it is impossible or impracticable to provide fire protection services on a county -wide basis. WHEREAS, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners finds that it is economically feasible to provide the proposed fire protection service for the proposed fire protection service district without unreasonable or burdensome annual tax levies. WHEREAS, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners finds that there is demonstrable demand for fire protection services by persons residing the in proposed fire protection district. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS that the following fire protection service district is hereby established effective July 1, 2014 at 12:00 a.m.: a. West Johnston Fire Protection Service District, as shown on the map attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A, and as represented in the GIS produced maps certified by the County Fire Marshal. ,IxA WI 111 11/ .,: ,,`©- CC'Mr4.64' Attest: Duly adopted this the 5th day of May, 2014. HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS L/C Margar:i Regina Wh:' er, Clerk 3 www.harnett.org Johnston County West Johnston Fire Protection Service District Harnett County, NC Effective Date: 7/1/2014 Exhibit "A" qua ATTACHMENT 6 Harnett COUNTY www.harnett.org RESOLUTION OF THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RELOCATING THE BOUNDARY LINES OF ANGIER BLACK RIVER FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE DISTRICT AND COATS GROVE FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE DISTRICT WHEREAS, County of Harnett has a total area of approximately 601 square miles and has seen tremendous population growth over the years. WHEREAS, County of Harnett is currently divided into 19 fire protection service districts created pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 153A-301, et. seq.. County of Harnett also has ten rural fire protection districts created pursuant to North Carolina General Statute §69-25, et. seq.; however, in 2011, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners conducted a comprehensive approach to realigning the districts and it was determined that there would be a zero cent tax levy for the ten rural fire protection service districts. WHEREAS, on the 16th day of December, 2013, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners found that the protection of the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of County of Harnett would be enhanced and promoted by changes in the boundary lines of fire insurance districts within Harnett County. As a result, the Harnett County board of Commissioners created the West Johnston Fire Insurance District and adjusted fire insurance district boundaries of Angier Black River Fire Protection Insurance District and Coats Grove Fire Protection Insurance District. WHEREAS, at that time, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners did not have all of the information necessary to take action on the creation and readjustment of fire protection service district lines and took no action to create the West Johnston Fire Protection Service District and adjust the boundaries of the Angier Black River and Coats Grove Fire Protection Service Districts. As a result, fire protection service costs were not equitably allocated. WHEREAS, the Harnett County Manager, Harnett County Emergency Services Director, Harnett County Fire Marshal, and the Harnett County Senior Staff Attorney, and other appropriate representatives and employees of the County of Harnett were authorized to take such steps as might be required or necessary to pursue the statutory and administrative processes relative to the proposal to (i) create the West Johnston Fire Protection Service District pursuant to N.C.G.S.§153A-302 to fund the full cost of fire protection service, delivered on an equal basis to all residents of the particular service district, and (ii) relocate the boundary lines of the adjoining fire protection service districts, namely Angier Black River Fire Protection Service District and Coats Grove Fire Protection Service District pursuant to N.C.G.S. §153A-304.3 to fund the full strong roots • new growth District and Coats Grove Fire Protection Service District pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 153A-304.3 to fund the full cost of fire protection service, delivered on an equal basis to all residents of the particular service districts, with the cost burden carried equitably by all service district property owners through the particular service district tax. WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute §153A-304 provides the standards and process to be utilized in relocating the boundary lines of adjoining fire protection service districts. WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the Harnett County Board of Commissioners and North Carolina General Statutes, a thorough inquiry was conducted in connection with the proposed establishment of the West Johnston Fire Protection Service District and boundary relocation of Angier Black River Fire Protection Service District and Coats Grove Fire Protection Service District. Such inquiry included input from citizens in the areas which would be included in such service districts, fire departments which would service such districts, independent inquiry by members of the Board of Commissioners, and the comments of citizens received by the Board of Commissioners and county staff. WHEREAS, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners caused to be prepared a report containing maps of the proposed districts, showing the proposed boundaries, statements showing the proposed districts meet the standards as required by law, and plans for providing fire protection services to the proposed districts. WHEREAS, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners conducted a duly noticed public hearing on April 21, 2014 providing an opportunity for citizens to appear and be heard concerning the subject proposal. WHEREAS, it has been represented to the Harnett County Board of Commissioners that such a proposal enjoys support within the respective communities involved and within the subject districts. WHEREAS, the boundary lines of the Angier Black River Fire Protection Service District and Coats Grove Fire Protection Service District proposed to be relocated is shown as follows: a. Angier Black River Fire Protection Service District, as shown on the map attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit B-2, and as represented in the GIS produced maps certified by the County Fire Marshal. b. Coats Grove Fire Protection Service District, as shown on the map attached hereto as C-2, and as represented in the GIS produced maps certified by the County Fire Marshal. 2 www.harnett.org WHEREAS, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners has carefully considered the report dated April 7, 2014 containing maps of the proposed district, showing the proposed boundaries, statements showing the proposed district meets the standards as required by law, and plans for providing fire protection services to the proposed district, along with the input and comments of citizens and fire departments which would service such districts. WHEREAS, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners finds that there is a demonstrable need for providing the fire protection services within the area of the proposed fire protection district. WHEREAS, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners finds that it is impossible or impracticable to provide fire protection services on a county -wide basis. WEHREAS, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners finds that it is economically feasible to provide the proposed fire protection service for the proposed fire protection service district without unreasonable or burdensome annual tax levies. WHEREAS, the Harnett County Board of Commissioners finds that there is demonstrable demand for fire protection services by persons residing the in proposed fire protection district. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS that the boundary lines of the Angier Black River Fire Protection Service District and Coats Grove Fire Protection Service District be relocated and hereby established effective July 1, 2014 at 12:00 a.m. as follows: a. Angier Black River Fire Protection Service District, as shown on the map attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit B-2, and as represented in the GIS produced maps certified by the County Fire Marshal. b. Coats Grove Fire Protection Service District, as shown on the map attached hereto as C-2, and as represented in the GIS produced maps certified by the County Fire Marshal. tt�%f • •/O Duly adopted this the 5th day of May, 2014. CO � TYOARD OF COMMISSIONERS /91 Attest: iller, Cha' an Marg., et Regina www.harnett.org ler, Clerk 3 Angier Black River Fire Protection Service District Effective Date: 7/1f2014 : union et 1.1.10 .1.40C.41b, AM .02 Dia MI< get Exhibit 13- Z. 4 " - - 3 I' , I -A",W '''''''", •;., f • , . , ,:-.. • • Coats Grove Fire Protection Service District Effective Date: 7/112014